Forget 3D simulators: two of the Premier League's fastest stars took part in a foot race and there was only one winner
Two of the Premier League's fastest stars took part in a foot race on Saturday and it was pretty epic.
city of manchester were hosting Fulham in the Premier League in a match that ended 3-2 in favor of the defending champions, but it wasn't any of the goals that had fans talking.
Instead, it was a quick moment in which Kyle Walker and Adama Traoré They went head to head in a race for the ball.
Walker, who has He has recently been called up to the England team. For upcoming international matches, he is known for his pace – it is an important part of his arsenal that has made him one of the most difficult defenders to beat in football.
Traoré may not be known for being a Premier League star, but there is no doubt that the winger is possibly the fastest footballer on the planet right now.
When Fulham hit City on the counterattack, Raúl Jiménez lofted a ball into space behind the Man City back four, allowing Walker and Traoré to put on their skates.
Incredibly, despite starting well behind the Manchester City defender, Traore was not only able to catch up to the right-back but also overtake him as he continued his run towards goal.
It was an epic display of pace, but unfortunately Traoré was unable to cap off his incredible explosion with a good goalkeeping finish. ederson smothered his goal attempt.
Reacting to the race, one fan on social media said: “The way Adama Traore left Kyle Walker there was amazing. Walker had an advantage too. Adama is a scary athlete.”
A second commented: “People making it seem like Adama wouldn't do this to any version of Walker.”
Meanwhile, a third said: “Traoré left Walker in the mud. At an insane pace.”
Are you taking note? Usain Bolt?
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Now with Fulham, Spanish speedster Traoré has been lighting up the Premier League with his pace for many years after his time at Aston Villa. Middlesbrough and wolves.
A product of Barcelona's La Masia academy, and then returning to Barça in a surprise loan deal in 2022, Traore reportedly reached a speed of 23.48 mph during a study of the 2019/20 campaign.
While Traore came out on top in the race, it would take some effort for him to beat Olympic icon Bolt, and the Jamaican emerged victorious in a series of pretty spectacular fictional races.
In a speed race that no one asked for, he achieved victory over christian ronaldo…but he was beaten to the finish line for an ostrich.
Bolt even joined in on the fun, where he posted “Ouch” on social media after learning about all the animals out there. faster than him.
Fortunately for Bolt's ego, he emerges victorious against a jack russella roadrunner and even an elephant.
However, as expected, it came up short in a simulated race against the world's fastest land animal: a cheetah
